overland to lahsa

Re: overland to lahsa

Hi guys,

Tibet experiences extremes in weather, but the climate is not as harsh as many people imagine. Even so, weather conditions may vary considerably during the tour.

We do not operate our tours to Tibet during the winter months as the country experiences fierce winds and freezing temperatures. Lhasa is generally mild from May through October and overall, spring and autumn are considered the best seasons to travel. Due to the altitude the sun can be quite harsh during the day in summer however temperatures can fall considerably at night. July and August also see the highest rainfall in most parts of the country which makes for a much greener environment and the possibility of roads being washed away.

The minimum and maximum temperature in degree celsius be 10 and 23 during July.

I hope this helps!!!

Re: overland to lahsa

HI
Thanks for help.

Will the road be open to Rongbuk (8 km from everest base camp)?
Will we have time to take a donkey ride out to everest???

Re: overland to lahsa

Rate Member posted 17 September, 2007 05:44 PM
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HI
Thanks for help.

Will the road be open to Rongbuk (8 km from everest base camp)? It is closed at the moment.

Will we have time to take a donkey ride out to everest???

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orla

Re: overland to lahsa

Hi Orla,

We do hope to reintroduce the excursion to Rongbuk on Day 5 of this tour next year, but as of now we do not know whether the ongoing road construction will be completed by then, thus enabling us to do so.

There is an alternative itinary being used at the moment, which is on the trip dossier on line. It just misses out Rongbok and gives you an extra day in Lhasa further on in the tour.

With regards to the donkey ride i'm afraid we have never heard of any

Re: overland to lahsa

Great thanks